Did You Know?
Selecting a Physician
Choosing the right doctor for your family is an important decision. A few easy steps can help guide you to the right choice!
Did You Know There is No Cure for the Common Cold?
Colds are most common in late winter and early spring, and affect just about everyone. Here are a few tips on what to look out for and what you can do to keep one away this year.
Did You Know
PRIVACY and YOU
Whether you are an employer or a consumer, you should be aware of the Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they change or lose their jobs. The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA, Title II) require the Department of Health and Human Services to establish national standards for electronic health care transactions and national identifiers for providers, health plans, and employers. It also addresses the security and privacy of health data.
Read more about HIPAA and view frequently asked questions at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services website.
If you are a consumer, see how HIPAA may affect your rights and decisions at different times. Find out more information on your right to a HIPAA policy and how you can find a HIPAA policy in your state.